Hastings Choral Society

01/04/2026

Join us on Sunday 31st May 3pm at St Matthews church, King St, Hastings.
Discounted tickets $22 if bought through choir members.
Door sales Adults $25, School/Unistudents $5, under 5’s Free.
See the poster below for details
look forward to you joining us for a very special event
Tickets can be ordered through [email protected]. Door sales are available

Hastings Choral’s first concert of the year is “Music for the Soul” under the direction of Traci Tuimaseve, our new Guest Director. With Accompanist Sonya Hapi and special Guests.
The music is gorgeous with a mix of Soul and Gospel.
Do join us 🎶🎵💤

29/03/2026

Eileen von Dadelszen was a founding member of Hastings Choral when it was formed in 1986. You couldn’t find a more devoted and committed member. She has been responsible for obtaining thousands in grants over the years through her dogged determination, and ability to charm organisations to grant us funding. Eileen has served on our Committee several times as well as being President for a number of years.
At our AGM last week, Eileen was made a Life Member, richly deserved and roundly applauded.
Thank you Eileen for everything you do for Hastings Choral. 💐

10/03/2026

We are loving learning Soul and Gospel under the experienced, joyful hands of Traci 💤🎵🎤🎶😊😊

12/02/2026

In fond memory of Linda Harrowfield. Linda was a keen Alto member of the choir until ill health made it a challenge to continue. She was kind, lively, knowledgeable and loved to chat!
Always interesting to talk to and had a wide knowledge which she loved to share and sometimes make fun of people taking photos ( see below).
Choir Members attended Linda’s Memorial service today which was funny, joyous and memorable. Rest easy Linda. We hope you’re singing Messiah with a choir somewhere in the clouds.

11/02/2026

Hastings Choral went to see The Choral movie tonight. It was a very enjoyable evening with drinks beforehand. The movie was very good, based during the First World War. SoberIng, dramatic, great Choral singing and at times quite endearing. Well worth going to see. Thank you Eileen Von Dadelszen for organising a great social night out.

08/02/2026

Rehearsals are in full swing. Lots of lovely, happy faces glad to be back together singing.
Traci is teaching a little bit of soul and gospel music, which is lovely.
Come and join us 😊🎼🎹

Tuesday nights 7-9pm
Jireh Hall
Behind St John’s Presbyterian Church
606W Frederick St,
Hastings

Drop us a line at [email protected] if you would like more information.

26/01/2026

Rehearsals start again tomorrow night (Tuesday) at St John's Presbyterian Church Hall (behind the church, 606W Frederick St, Mahora, Hastings).
We would love for you to join us!
Our music this year will be quite different and exciting, so we are looking forward to welcoming both Traci Tuimaseve as our Musical Director and Sonya Hapi as Piano Accompanist.
We are meeting at 6.30 for a Cuppa before rehearsal.
Please join us, you will be very welcome :)

19/01/2026

Well. That’s Christmas and New Year done and dusted! And we’re half way through January already.
Which brings me to an important notice
REHEARSAL RECOMMENCE ON TUESDAY 27Th JANUARY!!! 7pm at St John’s Presbyterian Church Hall, 606 Frederick St,W, Hastings.
There will be a Cuppa beforehand so come a little earlier if you want to mingle.

Traci Tuimaseve is our new Musical Director and the lovely Sonya Hapi is our Accompanist.
Email [email protected]

13/01/2026

Hello everyone, I hope you are all coping with this heat.
To take your mind off it, we are planning a fundraiser (including air conditioning!)
The movie, THE CHORAL, will be screened on Wednesday, 11th February, 6pm at Focal Point Theatre, Havelock North. Tickets are $30 (includes a drink) and can be purchased by contacting Eileen von Dadelszen, on [email protected]. She will arrange for the tickets either to be given to you at Rehearsal or delivered by other means. If you wish to do internet banking please contact Eileen for details.

Please join us, it promises to be an entertaining and lovely musical evening. It has been getting great reviews too.

“The Choral “
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner NICHOLAS HYTNER (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner ALAN BENNETT,
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy, Alun Armstrong, Robert Emms and Simon Russell Beale
For more information watch on You Tube:

1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, det...

04/12/2025

What a wonderful weekend and Concert. Standing ovations, amazing audience, and to top it off a really enjoyable Dinner to farewell Joe and Anna. Singing, Poems, Jokes, entertaining Speeches. We had it all and while we are sad to see them go, we wish them all the very best for the future.
The Choir resumes in January. We will post more information nearer the time.

In the meantime, here are a few photos for your enjoyment.
Thanks everyone for your support.
Merry Christmas 🎄

28/11/2025

Tomorrow is The Big Day!
Come and join us for our final Concert of the year, alongside the Cantare Chamber Choir in performing
at St Matthew’s Church, King St, Hastings at 2pm.
It is Joe and Anna’s final Concert with us before they move on to new Adventures.
Door Sales: Tickets $25 Adults, students $5, under 5’s free.
Look forward to seeing you there 😊🎼🎹

With Cellist Jenny Hodgson and Guest Soloists Giselle Clements, Caroline Hickman, Oriana Kershaw and our very own Khalael Uelese.

P,s we will be back in 2026. Spread the word! More on that later. In the meantime, see you tomorrow!!